About our coaches
Karen Clark | Head Swim Coach
Karen Clark | Head Swim Coach
Karen Clark | Head Swim Coach
Coach Karen Clark is Ashby's Head Coach and 15-18 age group coach. This will be her third year serving as the Ashby Anacondas’ head coach. Ashby was such an integral part of her youngest son’s life, as a swimmer, junior coach, age group coach, and head coach. Thus, it’s been rewarding to give back to a program that meant so much to their
Coach Karen Clark is Ashby's Head Coach and 15-18 age group coach. This will be her third year serving as the Ashby Anacondas’ head coach. Ashby was such an integral part of her youngest son’s life, as a swimmer, junior coach, age group coach, and head coach. Thus, it’s been rewarding to give back to a program that meant so much to their family.
Coach Clark has been involved in coaching, leading, and teaching young people for the majority of her adult
life. She is the Turner Ashby Girls’ Tennis coach and an Adjunct Professor of Leadership at Georgia Military College. Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, in 1996, she was the Assistant Dean of Students at Bridgewater College.
Coach Clark's two prized titles in life are that of being a child of God and mom. Her earnest pursuit of God is her number one passion. A close second are my two sons Tanner and Preston. Coach Clark's hobbies include running, biking, and hiking along with creating healthy concoctions and growing medicinal herbs.
Mia Flory | Assistant Coach
Karen Clark | Head Swim Coach
Karen Clark | Head Swim Coach
My name is Mia Flory, and I'm the Assistant Coach and 13-14 Age Group Coach. I currently attend Bridgewater College and swim on their women's team! Prior to college, I swam for the Virginia Gators for 7 years, TA for 5 years, and Ashby for 12 years. I also work as a lifeguard, swim lessons instructor, and a BC Student Ambassador. This wi
My name is Mia Flory, and I'm the Assistant Coach and 13-14 Age Group Coach. I currently attend Bridgewater College and swim on their women's team! Prior to college, I swam for the Virginia Gators for 7 years, TA for 5 years, and Ashby for 12 years. I also work as a lifeguard, swim lessons instructor, and a BC Student Ambassador. This will be my fifth year coaching, and I'm beyond excited for another great season with this team!
Age group coaches
Wyatt Cole
Ethan Eberly
Ethan Eberly
Coach Wyatt is returning this season as the 9-10 age group coach. Wyatt is graduating from Turner Ashby high school. He has been swimming for 11 years now, all 11 of those years have been with Ashby. I am excited to work with the kids and pass down my love for swimming to the future of Ashby!
Ethan Eberly
Ethan Eberly
Ethan Eberly
Coach Ethan is this season's 11-12 age group coach. Ethan is completing his first year at JMU for engineering. This is Ethan's 8th season swimming for Ashby Pool, and he swam for Turner Ashby High School for 5 years. He has been an age group coach with 7/8 and 11/12 age groups and he is excited to share his love of swimming!
Alana Dennis
Ethan Eberly
Alana Dennis
My name is Alana Dennis, and I will be coaching the 8 unders this season! I have been a junior coach the past two years and looking forward to being a head coach this year. Also, I have been swimming with the Ashby Anacondas since I was 8 years old and excited to share my knowledge and techniques I have learned throughout the years. I am
My name is Alana Dennis, and I will be coaching the 8 unders this season! I have been a junior coach the past two years and looking forward to being a head coach this year. Also, I have been swimming with the Ashby Anacondas since I was 8 years old and excited to share my knowledge and techniques I have learned throughout the years. I am excited to meet everyone and looking forward to a great swim season!
Jr. Coaches
Peyton Funkhouser
Reese Ostlund - 8 & unders
Peyton Funkhouser
I’m excited to help Coach Ethan this summer with the 11-12 age group! I’ve been swimming competitively for nine years and have been a member of the Virginia Gators for the past three. I recently completed my first high school swim season at TA, and I’m thrilled to begin my first year as a coach.
Outside of the pool, I enjoy traveling, play
I’m excited to help Coach Ethan this summer with the 11-12 age group! I’ve been swimming competitively for nine years and have been a member of the Virginia Gators for the past three. I recently completed my first high school swim season at TA, and I’m thrilled to begin my first year as a coach.
Outside of the pool, I enjoy traveling, playing golf, and taking flight lessons. I’m looking forward to a great season!
Yarek Dobrynin
Reese Ostlund - 8 & unders
Peyton Funkhouser
My name is Yarek Dobrynin I a am Junior in Buffalo Gap Hight School. This is my 4th year of swimming for Ashby and I have swam for the Gators for 3 years. I will be coaching 9-10 with coach Wyatt. I like to swim and I want to pass it to the kids to help Ashby team get better.